AIR FORCE ACADEMY — Troy Calhoun will get bonuses next season of $28,000 if his team wins the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy and $56,000 if it gains a non-BCS bowl invitation, according to details of the Air Force football coach’s new contract, which was announced Tuesday.

The contract, which goes through the 2012 season, also calls for 5 percent increases each year in Calhoun’s base salary, which is $560,000 next season. With benefits, his total package is $645,899.

Speaking on a conference call Tuesday, Calhoun, who was recruiting in Florida, said his feelings toward his alma mater led to smooth negotiations with athletic director Hans Mueh.

“I love the integrity of the academy,” Calhoun said. “Our discussions didn’t take long. I wanted to start with our assistant coaches. I want to make sure if there’s a pool (available resources) that a huge chunk of that pool is directed toward our assistant coaches.”

Details of increases for Calhoun’s assistants weren’t revealed, but Mueh said they all are now paid more than the average salary for similar positions in the Mountain West Conference.

After three consecutive losing seasons, the Falcons were 9-4 last year in Calhoun’s first season, including a berth in the Armed Forces Bowl.

“I’ve told Troy Calhoun many times that we want him forever,” Mueh said. “Some day down the line his NFL connection could come back. I hope we can continue to raise the money to keep him here. I believe he wants to put his own stamp on this program. If we have him 10 or 12 more years, I’ll be happy.”

Mueh said Calhoun wanted the major increases in the form of performance incentives, which are based on percentages of his base salary. The performance incentives also apply to the assistant coaches.

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